MANILA, Nov. 1 -- The Department of Health (DOH) on Saturday reminded
the public anew, especially parents and elderlies, to schedule their visits
during hours where cemeteries are not yet congested.

According to DOH Secretary Janette L. Garin, getting exposed to congestion
where there is large volume of people in an area can make the elders prone
to catch viral infections such as pneumonia.

“It will be best if they will do the visit at a certain time where there are
few people doing their visit to avoid prolong exposure to infections,” Garin
said.

Garin also added that if possible, the public should also not bring their
babies and small kids who may not be properly supervised as they roam while
inside the cemeteries.

The Health Chief added that they are advising the public not to bring
children also to avoid exposing them to minor accidents such as wounds and
burns while exploring around or get tempted to play with candles.

She added that children belonging in the said categories have weaker immune
system which makes them susceptible to catch infectious diseases brought by
viruses in congestive places.

She said that viruses such as pneumonia and flu can be easily transferred in
congested areas and usually the children and elderlies are the ones that are
easily affected and may easily get sick because of their low immune
systems.(PNA)